2016 hasn't been a total wash. Proving my point, December has been a big month for pop country singer-songwriter, Jesse Sheppard (at least someone's doing well!). Earlier this month, Jesse put out a fun lyric video for his single "Run Away" - a light, fun and poppy country track capturing the feeling of young love; the arrogance, the freedom, sneaking out after dark, etc. These feelings are cemented with Shepard's addition of strings and slide guitar riddled throughout the track that really drive home "Hey. This is a country song." But what's even more fun for Shepard is that he put out an actual music video for "Run Away" just a few weeks later.

You can check out the heart throb's video below (hold on to your hats, ladies!):

Upon watching and listening to "Run Away", if you haven't already been impressed by Jesse Sheppard's songwriting, singing and striking appearance (I mean, you're probably lying), then this next little tidbit may just impress you. Sheppard added to December's excitement by announcing his little weekender with your fav alt-rockers, Paradise Fears. Early 2017, you can check out the young songwriter followed by Paradise in both MA and NY...the specifics are below:

Otherwise, if unable to attend these dates (how dare you!), you can keep up with Jesse Sheppard on: